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Indications, Contraindications, and Complications of Mesh in Surgical Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Women are seeking care for pelvic organ prolapse in increasing numbers and a significant proportion of them will undergo a second repair for recurrence. This has initiated interest by both surgeons and industry to utilize and design prosthetic mesh materials to help augment longevity of prolapse repairs. Unfortunately, the introduction of transvaginal synthetic mesh kits for use in women was done without the benefit of level 1 data to determine its utility compared with native tissue repair. This report summarizes the potential benefit/risks of transvaginal synthetic mesh use for pelvic organ prolapse and recommendations regarding its continued use.

Source: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology

DOI: 10.1097/grf.0b013e318282f2e8

Authors: DAVID R. ELLINGTON, HOLLY E. RICHTER

Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases